Admiral and diplomat Zheng He created the earliest known sea chart of the southern Asian and Indian waters during his seventh voyage in 1431-33. Continue reading
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Zheng He Commands Exploration Voyage Around Asia
Zheng He, a Muslim-born officer in the service of Emperor Yongle commanded a Chinese voyage of exploration and diplomacy in 1405. Continue reading
China Prints Astronomical Charts
Su Sung in China drew astronomical charts in 1064 following his commission by the Council of Kaifeng, Continue reading
Grand Canal Waterways Lead to Shanyang Canal
The Grand Canal, a system of waterways that stretch across northern China for 1,085 miles (1,747 kilometres), was used for transporting grain to highly populated areas Continue reading
Homo Habilis Fossils Discovered in China
Asian hominids belonged to one of two early human species, Homo habilis or Homo ergaster as per Continue reading
Chinese Astronomers Discover Supernova 1054
Chinese astronomers observed a supernova in the constellation of Taurus Continue reading
Cathay Pacific Airline Flight Hijacked
The first airplane hijacking occurred en route from Macao, China, to Hong Kong during a Cathay Pacific Airways flight Continue reading
China Created Nail Polish
China developed color nail polish around 3000 BCE various colours were assigned to different social hierarchy. Continue reading
Invention of Bristled Toothbrushes
Chinese invented bristled toothbrushes made of bone or bamboo handles and hog bristles in 1498. Continue reading
First Diplomatic Contact Between Africa and China
Diplomatic contact was made during a mission from Somalia (Shunai kingdom), Africa Continue reading